MKULTRA DOC_0000017441

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Dear Dr.

Enclosed you wO fa d a ?epor t of expenditure s of monies received
from the the period July 1^^955, to June 30,

1956. This report has been signed by both Dr.*ftt9Bpand myself.

The grant received from your organization was overexpended in
the amount of $442. 79 due to fulfillment of committments of a
twelve-month salary agreement with technicians working on this
project. Please advise me if it will be at all possible for this amount
of overexpenditure to be approved. Your favourable consideration
in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

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Once again I wish to apologize for the delay in submitting this infor**
matidn and I sincerely hope that it has not inconvenienced you too
much.

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Dear {$ $$$ £.(?.

Enclosed is the research proposal for that O

we discussed. I'd appreciatg^^^fynuisdll forward it to the appro- _t?-
priate individuals at the^B BwiiHBW^ B^ when you ore through with
it, if such be necessary. ,

There are some indications in the proposal of. our findings from
•the present year. The f oFmal report^Tor the year's work will be sub-
mitted later in the spring. Under the. circumstances I realize the
importance of getting the proposal for the next fiscal year into the
works.

Up to today I have been working very hard on my assigned investi-
gation of POW problems for the Air Force, Some most interesting things
have turned up-in the process of this study, bearing upon potential re- .
search issues of .mutual interest to all concerned.

It is possi^^^tha^JE may be in Washington again in the very
near "future. will know about it before 1 will; if you

want to see me, get in touch with him and find out whether the Surgeon
General is g oing to be calling me up there next; week.

Best personal regards.

WARNING NOTICi

SENSITIVE INTELLIGENCE
•SOURCES AND METHODS INVOLVED

Professor of Psychiatry
Head of the Department

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P3YCH0PIIYS I CLOG ICAL STUDIES

OF HYPNOSIS
AND SUGGESTIBILITY

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Professor of Psychiatry

I. CONTINUATION OP STUDIES ON HYPNOSIS AND SUGGESTIBILITY

A. Pr el Ininary clinical research during 1955-56 has yielded promising
leads in terras of knowledge of how hypnotizability can be influenced
by pharmacological means. Several drugs have been identified that
apparently are effective in speeding the induction of the hypnotic
state, and in deepening the trance that can be produced in give«
subjects. These observations remain to be confirmed through studies
of larger numbers of normal subjects, and insofar as possible, quanti-
fied. Observations have also been made -of drugs that provide some
degree of immunity to hypnotic influence. These investigations also
require considerable elaboration,

B. It is proposed that the experiments begUn during 1955-56 involving
hypnotizability, suggestibility, and the roles of certain drugs

in altering these attributes, be continued and extended during

^ I956-67.

II. NEW STUDIES ON THE NATURE OF HYPNOSIS, SUGGESTIBILITY , AMD TRANCE-
LIKE STATES

A. ' Experiments involving altered personality function as a result of

environmental manipulation (chiefly sensory isolation) have yielded
promising loads in terms of suggestibility and the production of
trance-like states. There is reason to believe that environmental
Manipulations can affect the tendencies for dissociative phenomena
to occur. Isolation, in particular, can markedly change the indi-
vidual's response to suggestion in the form of verbal communication.

B. It is proposed that new experiments utilizing special environmental

manipulations, including sensory isolation, be begun with a view to-

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ward determining the ways in which the resultant psychophysiological
alterations can be quantified, and the ways in which these altered
states. can be utilized in the production of increased influence-
ability in normal subjects.

III. NEW STUDIES OF PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS AND REACTIONS TO '
STRESS, EMPLOYING HYPNOTIC TECHNIQUES

A. Current experiments have definitely established a number of ways
in which hypnotic suggestions can bring about states of marked
psychological stress in suitable subjects, with resultant changes
in neurophysiological and neuro-endoer inological function. It has
also been shown in preliminary studies that hypnotic methods can
successfully be employed to protect individuals from the psycho-
physiological reactions to noxious stimulation. These observations
constitute an indication that more control can be exerted over the
autonomic nervous system than has been previously supposed. Coupled
with the recent development of autonomic drugs of highly specific
activity it is now possible to isolate more precisely than ever be-
fore the exact means by which and the precise degree to which psycho-

physiological reactions occur to specific types of stress.

B. It is proposed that the combined use of hypnotic techniques and auto-
nomic drugs be exercised in initiating some original studies on the
nature of psychophysiological reactions to stress,

IV. TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS

All of the above-recommended experimental procedures will require
special equipment, special methodologies, and special skills. In order
to make possible a continuing research program in this area, a psycho-

are available. However, within the overall framework of these
facilities, a unique laboratory must be v organized and constructed. This
laboratory will include a special chamber, in which all psychologically

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significant aspects of the environment can be controlled. This chamber will
contain, among Dther things, a broad-spectrum polygraph for simultaneous re-
cordings of a variety of psyehophysiological reactions of the individual be-
ing studied. In this setting the various hypnotic, ph&rrnacolcgic , and
sensory-environmental variables will be manipulated in a controlled fashion
and quantitative continuous recordings of the reactions of the experimental
subjects will be made. Under these conditions, and with the utilization of
the special skills of the research team, it is expected that some significant
original and valuable observations will be obtained.

ESTIMATED BUDGET 1956-195?

Principal Investigator (part time)
Psychiatrist-Physiologist (part time)
Experimental Psychologist
Research Assistant

6000.00

5000.00

7500.00

4200.00

Special Equipment and Supplies

(Including polygraphic, electroencephalographic ,
electromyographic, and special stimulatory apparatus) 5000.00

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Travel, Special Services, Miscellaneous

5600.00

Institutional Overhead (

.) ( 615 %) 4695.00

TOTAL

55995.00

11 August 1955

MEMORANDUM FCR s THE RECCED

SUBJECT

s Addendum to Subproject 43

1, The purpose of this addendum is to set forth the mutual

administrative responsibilities of the contractor and sponsor,

2, _lh^^eve subproject re present a [.th e researc h pr og ram

- of Dr, located at the

financed una^TRULTRA, covering the period 31>krch 1955 through
>1 March 1956, — — -

3 . TTn ' t i~ ~ requested the Foundation to :

submit to them a summary accounting of monies received from the
Fund, Also, they requested the return of any unexpended funds
received under a grant from the Fund,

4, Title to any permanent equipment purchased by funds
granted the Foundation shall be retained by the Foundation in
lieu of higher overhead rates,

5. It vas mutually agreed that documc-n tation and ac-
counting for travel expenses which are reimbursable by the
Foundation shall conform with the accepted practices of that
Foundation,

6. It was agreed that technical reports reflecting the

progress of the research program shall be submitted at mutually
acceptable intervals.

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^^SIDRKrGOTTblEB

Chief

TSS/Chemical Division

APPROVED :

Chief, TSS

Distributions

Orig & 1 - TSS/GD

MSMCRAM)UM OF AGREEMBOT

Tho purpose of this Memorandum of Agreement is to set forth the
rautual administrative responsibilities of the principal research
investigator and the sponsor. T he refor e, it i s m utually agreed
that, ■

A. The principal investigator shall submit to the sponsor,
at six month intervals, an informal statement of expenditures of
monies advanced for research activities. It Is requested that ,

the statement be submitted in essentially the following forms

Personal compensation-—

Salaries

Fees, Subject

Equipment

Supplies and Services
Contingencies

Overhead

/ B. It is understood that any travel expenses incurred in
the furtherance of the research program will bo accounted to the
University in a manner consistent with its established practices

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.SUDJECT

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Fro j act KTJLE'Si, Subproject 43
lavoica 2, Allot’iaat 5-vJ592-10-001,

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Invoice

26. 2 for Subproject 43 of Project PKULTRA

Is attached, This inmico is tha final ©no to be cubasitted

under Subproject 43, end nhen paid constitutes coi.pi.ev© pay-
rvent ©f this project.

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2, It ia ranagte<MMt oeyrum t be aa&e b y too cashier's . 'pf
checks dr&va ©a a ' $!&&$&$& tan,-:. , one in the c^oo nt of vl3,333,34, te

end the be payable g -_

should DeeSitwwii^r^Svv^^yo^i^^/C^et Officer no ;^^. •

later than 11 duly 1955, ‘ •

3, The two invoices covering this subproject aggregate ■ ■ . - ;

§20,300,00 esd represent the total erpondituro to te'aads . ' ; ,- '

under thin subproject. It ia requested, therefore* that the

files oa Subproject 43 bo closed.

Atfcachrsentoi
Invoice & Certifications

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TSS/Cjosical DJLriaica

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INVOICE NO. 3

23 Juno 1955

For services-

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CERTIFICATIONS

(1) It Is hereby certified that thi3 is Invoice No. 2 applying
to Subproject 43 of Project 12DLTHA, that perfor:\anco is satis-
factory, that the services are being accomplished in accordance
with mlual agreements, that a detailed agenda of the payments
and receipts is cn file in TSS/CD, that this bill is ju3t and
correct end that payment thereof has not yet been mads.

Dates

SIDNEY GOTTLIEB
Chief, TSS/CD

(2) It is hereby certified that this invoice applies to Sub-
project 43 under Project IIXULTBA which v."jo duly approved and
that the project is being carried out in accordance with the
metaorandua dated 13 April 1933 froa the DC! to tho W/ A, and
the extension of this authority in subsequent memoranda.

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Research Director

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13 April 1953 froa tho DCI to tbs DO/a, aai tba extension
of this authority la eube^uoafc Ecnoraada, eo additiocsal
Cl0,o0d#00 of the ovsr-ell irojcct KEUL&U fueda kvro toea
obligated to cover tho eafcproJ©ct*3 o^enasa.

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MEMORANDUM RECEIPT

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APR i 3 1955

SUBJECT:

I hereby acknowledge receipt of the following:

CHECK #<Lm£ IN THE AMOUNT OF
RECEIVED.

Pleese return.

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FORM NO,

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18 April 1955

Dear Mr-.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, our, ch ^®*
cesmunioaticn has been changed,

letter, all mail will be addressed to the iollovang lection

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31 March 1955

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CERTIFICATIONS

(1) It is hereby certified that this is Invoice No. 1 applying •

to Subproject 43 of Project 1SCUL1RA, that performanee va3 satis-
factory, that the services vere accoupliehcxl in accordance with *

mutual agreement s, that a detailed agenda of the payments end .....

receipts are on file in ISS/C 0, that this bill is just and cor-
rect and that payaent thereof baa not yet been made, -- — b . - 1

~~ ~~ . srolSiY GOTTLIEB, Chief, TSS/CD~

(2) It is hereby certified that this invoice applies to subproject
43 under Project MKUL'ffiA which was duly approved and that the
project is being carried out in accordance with the ineMorandua
dated 13 April 1953 from the DCI to the DD/A, and the extension
of this authority in subsequent Baaorands.

Date:

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l'r,dcr the authority er&ntod in the Iteasraad** dated 13

April 1953 froa tJw MI to the 3D/A, and the extension of
this authority la subsequent m&wreaida, Ss&s>voj©et 43 has
been e^rorod, end *10,000.00 of the over-all Project VWJ&X
funds have been obligated to cover the suhps*OjOOt*e ecsg^sas aal
should bo charged to AUotaseat 5-2502-10*001,

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a rather stereotyped concept, differing little from original one, and

offering a limited definition of the dissociative mechanises and their role in
normal and abaomal psychological functions, The literaturo concerning oliaical

entities ordinarily considered to constitute the dissociative reactions ie fairly
; w °ll limited to e ase- studies of patients with fugub.es, amnesias, soan&mbulisne, and

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multiple personalities, .

Unpublished studies by the writer have led hia to a greatly expanded concept
Of dissociation, Dissooiative phencuaena are found in ©vsryday life. Such mcni-
fo station s include "highly hypnosis"/ states of "fascination" in flyers, hypr.a-
^ ©>gio and phantasy hallucinations, transient anesthosiaa, end many other obcajsplos.
These reactious have many features in oomon uith a variety of clinical disorders
.including "sleep paralysis", trance states, Oilles do la Tourette«e disease, latah,
"Arctic hysteria", and a number of other disturbances in addition to tlvo v/oIl.Jaom

. dissociative reactions of the text-books, x \ ? •

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There ie considerable experimental ovidenoe pointing to the eigalficont role
played by dissociative meohaftisas in the production of the various phenomena of
hypnosis. In faot, hypnosis may bo cons i derod to be a pure- culture, laboratory-
/ - controlled dissociative reaction. Of the entire phenomenology of the various states
desoribed above, there is not on® einglo manifestation which cwmofc be produced
experimentally in the hypnotic subject, Thus, through tha use of hypnoslo m a
laboratory devioe, the dissociative weohanisas can be studied with a high dogree of
objeofcivity*

Of increasing interest at tho present time are the notions of a variety of near

dru-s which alter tho state of psychological - functioning. Some of those agents

produce disturbances of pwooption and integration (mosoaline, lysergic aoid, oto,),

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Others produco alterations of aufcoaowio reactivity through inhibition of central
(hypothalamic? ) Amotions, so that "emotional rasponsivenoss" is dlninishod ■
(reserplne, ohlorproisa z ine, etc,), Tho effuota of thc» a a( , 3nt3 upon the production,
^aintonsno®, and mc alfgatatlons of diosoc.iatod states ha-o'nover v«c»n iitudiod.